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Trump Orders $2.50 Gas at Philly Stations, Threatens Probe

7/2/2026

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President Donald Trump announced on July 2, 2026 that Freedom Fuel Network will cut gasoline prices at 25 Philadelphia stations on July 4.
He urged retailers to price gasoline near $2.50 per gallon, citing $68-a-barrel oil.
Trump warned non-compliant retailers of “big problems” and a possible DOJ price-gouging probe.
AAA listed the national average at $3.86 per gallon, California pumps above $5, and crude at $67.66 and $70.71 per barrel on Thursday.

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President Donald Trump announced on July 2, 2026 that Freedom Fuel Network will cut gasoline prices at 25 Philadelphia stations on July 4.
He urged retailers to price gasoline near $2.50 per gallon, citing $68-a-barrel oil.
Trump warned non-compliant retailers of “big problems” and a possible DOJ price-gouging probe.
AAA listed the national average at $3.86 per gallon, California pumps above $5, and crude at $67.66 and $70.71 per barrel on Thursday.